Blow to Italian PM Giorgia Meloni as she suffers referendum defeat
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has conceded defeat in a government-promoted referendum to reform the justice system. The referendum's defeat is a major blow to Meloni's authority ahead of elections next year, with almost 54% of voters rejecting the measure.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has suffered a defeat in a referendum on justice reform. The referendum aimed to separate the roles of judges and prosecutors and change their oversight body. With almost all ballots counted, the 'No' vote stood at almost 54%. Meloni had campaigned for the proposals, but critics argued it was an attempt to exert control over independent judges. The defeat is a blow to Meloni's authority ahead of elections next year. Turnout was relatively high at almost 59%. The referendum's defeat has been seen as a setback for Meloni's government, with some analysts saying it could help the centre-left in next year's elections.
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